Explore the Family Name Schlereth

The meaning of Schlereth

German (Franconia): habitational name from a place called Schleerieth.

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How common is the last name Schlereth in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Schlereth has seen an increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,273rd most popular but by 2010, its popularity rose to rank 43,206th — a change of 2.41%. The number of individuals with this surname also grew from 458 in 2000 to 500 in 2010, denoting a 9.17% increase, while the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.17.

20002010Change
Rank#44,273#43,2062.41%
Count4585009.17%
Proportion per 100k0.170.170%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Schlereth

When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Schlereth, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts from 2000 to 2010. The majority of people with this surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 93.23% in 2000 to 92.20% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a growth from 2.18% in 2000 to 3.20% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races saw minimal changes, while the Black demographic dropped to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years.

20002010Change
White93.23%92.2%-1.1%
Hispanic2.18%3.2%46.79%
Two or More Races2.62%2.4%-8.4%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%1.2%0%
Black1.09%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%